110. How to Structure and Draft Your Tell Me About Yourself Response

 

Listen in for an in-depth guide to crafting a compelling answer to the common interview question, 'Tell me about yourself.' Learn the two-pronged approach to organizing your response: chronologically, from the initial spark of interest to the desired job, and structurally, from big picture to detailed anecdotes.

Learn vital elements such as repeated name mention, sparking interest, aligning with the big picture, sharing career highlights like a movie trailer, and addressing potential questions and concerns. Lastly, the importance of ending with a memorable encompassing thought and positioning oneself within the hiring company.

(Free template included below for download)

 

We'll Talk About:

• 00:28 Understanding the 'Tell Me About Yourself' Question

• 01:01 Drafting Your Response: Step-by-Step Guide

• 01:26 Organizing Your Response: Chronological and Big Picture

• 03:00 Starting Strong: Introduce Yourself

• 06:51 Crafting Your Career Story Preview

• 10:16 Addressing Questions, Desires, and Concerns

• 12:58 Concluding Your Response: Encompassing Thought and Positioning

   

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Referenced Materials

• Read and Listen to Episode #108 Here
• Download the Template: Draft Your Tell Me About Yourself Response
  
  

Complementary Episodes

• Read and Listen to Episode #106 Here
• Read and Listen to Episode #114 Here

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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian worldview. She believes excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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